SKID- BASE ASSEMBLY

TM 5-6115-584-12 NAVFAC P-8-622-12 TO-35C2-3-456-1 TM-05682C-12 housing and engine block. Check that dip-stick fits securely into housing with no leaks. 3-25. SKID- BASE ASSEMBLY. Battery electrolyte can cause severe burns to the skin. Always flush exposed parts of the skin with water as quickly as possible. a. Inspect (see figure 3-23). (1) Battery Frame Bottom. On ASK equipped gener- ators, remove BATTERIES access door. Inspect battery frame bottom (6) for dents, cracks, corrosion, or other physical damage. Check to see that battery frame bottom is free of corrosion. (2) Battery Frame Top. Inspect battery frame top (2) for dents, cranks, corrosion, or other physical damage. Check to see that battery tray (8) is free of corrosion. Check that battery tray is securely at- tached to skid-base (9) with screw (7). Check that battery frame top (2) is securely attached to battery frame bottom (6) with hook bolts (3), nuts (4) washer (5). (3) Inspecting Ground Stud (see figure 3-24). On ASK equipped generators, lift rear panel flap and inspect ground stud for deformed threads, corrosion, or other physical damage. Check that ground stud is securely attached to skid-base. Check that connections to stud are clean and tight. (4) Inspect ground wire and ground rod for physical damage and check that connections are tight. b. Cleaning. Remove corrosion with a suitable neutralizing agent. Wipe dry with a clean cloth. Figure 3-24. Ground Stud Change 7 3-27/(3-28 blank)